In South Africa, Deputy National Police Commissioner Sibiya applies for bail — TimesLIVE

In Johannesburg, South Africa, suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya returned to the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for the formal hearing of his bail application. TimesLIVE reported this.

Charges against the official

Sibiya has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The publication notes that the case concerns the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman, as well as the sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl.

Sibiya holds the rank of lieutenant general. At the time of the hearing, he is suspended from his position as deputy national police commissioner.

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Consideration of the application

The Randburg Magistrate's Court is located in Johannesburg. According to TimesLIVE, Sibiya is being held at Kgosi Mampuru Prison. He returned to court specifically for the formal hearing of his bail application.

TimesLIVE published a live video broadcast from the court. The report states that the video for the broadcast was provided by the SABC broadcaster.